What makes some tenants a better fit for your property?

Finding a tenant isn't simply about getting someone through the door.

It's about finding the right person, someone who can afford the rent, will look after the home and, ideally, wants to stay for the longer term.

Although students have traditionally been a major part of Liverpool's rental market, professional and key-worker tenants can also offer some attractive advantages for landlords.

Here are a few reasons why they can be worth considering:

1. Potentially longer tenancies

Students will often move at the end of an academic year, meaning landlords can find themselves going through the same process again and again.

A professional who has moved to Liverpool for work may be looking for a home for several years rather than just an academic year.

Longer tenancies can mean fewer vacant periods, fewer viewings and less time spent finding new tenants.

2. Established employment

Many professionals and key workers are employed by hospitals, universities and other large organisations.

This makes their financial circumstances easier to assess during the referencing process and may provide a clearer picture of their ability to afford the rent.

Of course, employment alone doesn't make someone a good tenant. Every applicant should still be assessed individually.

3. Less frequent tenant turnover

Changing tenants comes with work.

Advertising the property, arranging viewings, carrying out inspections, organising cleaning and dealing with paperwork all takes time.

A tenant who is looking to stay longer can provide greater continuity and reduce some of the costs and hassle associated with regular changeovers.

4. A wider range of properties can appeal

Professional tenants aren't necessarily looking for one particular type of accommodation.

They could be looking for anything from a city-centre apartment to a house in a quieter residential area.

That gives landlords with different types of properties another tenant market to consider.

5. Liverpool has a strong professional workforce

Liverpool attracts workers across healthcare, education, finance, professional services and many other sectors.

For you, that means there is a sizeable pool of people looking for somewhere to live, particularly those relocating to the city for work.

But it's not about students vs professionals.

Students aren't automatically bad tenants, and professionals aren't automatically perfect tenants.

The most important thing is finding the right tenant for the right property.

That's where Fairlylet comes in.

We believe professional property letting should be straightforward and suited to your specific needs, with no unnecessary cost.

Our approach is about understanding the property, understanding what the landlord wants and helping find the tenants and services that are a genuine fit.